anlace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A medieval long dagger.

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.lɪs/

Word forms

anlace anlaces anelace

Etymology

Possibly from Middle English anelas, from Old French alesnaz, from alesne (“awl”), from Frankish *alisnu, *alasnu (“awl”), related to Old High German alasna, Alemannic German Alesne, Alse (“awl”); compare also Old High German āla (“awl”).

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